Carlos Alcaraz defeats Novak Djokovic at Australian Open Alcaraz achieves career Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz made history by becoming the youngest man to achieve a career Grand Slam after defeating Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final, with a score of 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5. Djokovic, who had never lost in his previous ten finals in Melbourne, was aiming for a record 25th major title but was thwarted by Alcaraz, who at 22 years and 272 days surpassed Don Budge’s long-standing record. This victory marks Alcaraz’s seventh major title, adding to his previous wins at Wimbledon, the French Open, and the U.S. Open. The match showcased a fierce battle, with Djokovic previously edging out Jannik Sinner in the semifinals.